Physician Assistant

OrthoVirginia Job Opportunity

At OrthoVirginia, you're part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia's largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locationsincluding Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton RoadsOrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.

Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated
• Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plan and medications
• Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment
• Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
• Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines
• May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation
• Assess patient status for compliance with physical, emotional and social admission requirements
• May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up for the scheduled procedures
• Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting
• Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented
• Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process
• May or may not coordinate the surgical schedule considering special needs of the patient
• Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director
• May confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered
• Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician
• Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy
• Provides preoperative activities according to Facility policy
• Provides support to medical and office staff

Compensation Range for this position:

$62.15 - $93.22

Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.

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